NEW MODELS
Tata reinvigorating growth with three trucks suited for Africa conditions
Tata Trucks has launched its Ultra range in SA to compete in the medium commercial vehicle segment, writes Lerato Matebese
Tata Trucks SA unveiled the latest additions to its truck range in the form of the Ultra line-up at the Futuroad Expo in Johannesburg. The latest models, which will be built at the company’s Rosslyn plant in Tshwane, will comprise three model derivatives. These are the Ultra 814 (4.5T), Ultra 1014 (5.5T) and Ultra 1418 (7.5T) with the figure in brackets denoting the maximum tonnage that the respective models are rated to carry. "The Tata Ultra range is a result of extensive feedback from customers in the South African market and we are proud to introduce this pioneering range of trucks here in SA. The Tata Ultra 814 is the first variant to be launched in SA and we are looking forward to launching the Ultra 1014 and the AMT (automated manual transmission) versions of both models in the New Year," says Rudrarup Maitra, vice-president, commercial vehicles, international business. The models are said to cater for the small to medium-size business owner looking for a capable, reliable, e...
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